Therapy Blog

Depression is a deeply personal matter and there is no certain timeline for recovery.  Everyone’s starting point and path is different. Yet, that timeline is heavily influenced by a few factors. The encouraging news is that you can directly affect a couple of these...

While anxiety is often times a natural response to stress, too much anxiety can negatively impact our quality of life. A little self-care can go a long way when it comes to keeping anxiety in check. The concept of self-care covers a wide range of activities and...

Anxiety. We all have it from time to time. But when is it time to see a professional therapist to help us cope with our anxiety? According to the ADAA, anxiety is the most common mental illness in America. If you believe you have been dealing with anxiety for a while...

A reoccurring topic over the past several years and especially this past week has been conflict arising in relationships, family and friends, regarding differing political beliefs. It’s no secret that political discussions can often lead to tension, especially when...

Life is normal one second and the next, you feel your chest tighten and your heart begin to race. You may begin to hyperfocus on future events and find yourself getting lost in “what-ifs.” To make matters worse, you may then begin to berate yourself for allowing the...

The birth of a child is a wondrous and glorious thing. Until you bring that baby home and are responsible for keeping it alive on zero sleep for weeks and weeks. Add to this already trying scenario is the hormonal cocktail the new mother is living with and you...

If you have found yourself in a troubled relationship, there is a very good chance you grew up with parents who argued and fought often. Your household was most likely filled with the sounds of angry voices, raised in an attempt to be heard or to simply drown out the...

In my time as a marriage counselor, there is probably one statement I have heard more than any other, and that is, “I just don’t think I will ever get over this.” This statement is often said by my clients who have recently learned their spouse has had an affair. The...

If you struggle to set goals, let alone reach them, you are definitely not alone. In fact, it is thought that roughly 92% of the population has found it hard to stick to goals. That’s because reaching goals is empowering and helps us feel we are in charge of our life....

It seems that each year, millions of people around the country start off with good intentions, committing to an exercise plan, only to quit completely a few weeks later. Look, we understand, exercising is not easy. It’s hard work, but it’s hard work that’s really...

Back in the day, those individuals who strayed from the group had a harder time surviving the elements and not starving to death. While it is far safer to be an individual these days, that doesn’t mean it is healthy for us to be isolated, for isolation undoubtedly...

Having a baby is an event that typically brings a lot of joy and excitement for couples. However, roughly 60% of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression (PPD), with symptoms being either moderate or severe. Fortunately, PPD is a common health issue with much...